In addition, two past Volunteers of the Year were recognized. They were: Bert Robins, for over 10 years of service, Palatine Baseball; and Mike Tolzien, for 10 years of service, Palatine Amateur Football Association.

In addition to recognizing the annual volunteers, the park district also recognized distinguished volunteers through the Palatine Park District Honor Roll. This year, two volunteers were added to the Honor Roll, which is awarded, through resolution by the Board of Commissioners, to those who have had significant years of service to an organization. They must have demonstrated an outstanding contribution and had a major effect in their organization. The following volunteers were added to the Honor Roll:

Al Sittaro, Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council. Sittaro is a dedicated Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council volunteer and a member of the board of directors since 1993.

Robert Alexander, Palatine Hills Golf Association. Alexander has been a member of the Palatine Hills Golf Association since 1970, served for many years on the PHGA board, and was elected president of the organization for the 2000 season.